PatchTheCVECVE-2007-5063: Adam Scheinberg Flip 3.0 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access
CVE-2007-5063 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting flip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Adam Scheinberg Flip 3.0 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a file containing login credentials via a direct request for var/users.txt.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 6.2% (top 6%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-255 |
| Published | 2007-09-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: Flip 3.0 - Remote Password Hash Disclosure
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2007-5063?
flip: upgrade to newer than 3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2007-5063 being exploited?
CVE-2007-5063 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2007-5063 affect?
CVE-2007-5063 affects flip. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Adam Scheinberg Flip 3.0 and earlier stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a file containing login credentials via a direct request for var/users.txt.
How urgent is CVE-2007-5063?
Priority 46/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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